Pics of Mario

Mario is a ten year old maine coon cat (we THINK). When the humane society found him, his whiskers were burnt off- thought to be the work of some punk kids. Probably as a result, he is usually skiddish around strangers, but with us? He's the perfect cat.

He has always been playful and curious, jumping up on top of our fridge and knocking down priceless vases. He's also intelligent- we taught him how to shut off the bathroom light when we tap it.

Soft, adorable, just an all-around love. I get lots of pictures of him, so I wanted to share some (down below!) .

When I'm paying too much attention to the computer..

Sly cat look

Crossed paws

He loves belly rubs (for 10 seconds before he hits you...)

A close up.

The pupsThe Kitty Krew

"Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer." - Dean Koontz, False Memory

"That's the power of kittens (and puppies too, of course): They can reduce us to quivering masses of Jell-O in about two seconds flat and make us like it. Good thing they don't have opposable thumbs or they'd surely have taken over the world by now." -- Paul Lukas

What a Great Big Gentle Giant of a Cat you are Mario
A pox on anyone who would harm you in that way , and how fortunate you are to have a home , where you are truly so loved and cherished
You are truly a MagnfiCat!!!

OMdoG, is that a sweet boy or what??? I just love the picture of him and his crossed legs. Dear God, how can I resist that tummy.....

RUB RUB RUB OUCH RUB RUB RUB OUCH OUCH OUCH RUB RUB RUB....

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand and strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!--unknown

Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see--Polar Express
Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.